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A cell-free scintillation proximity assay for studies on lysosome-to-phagosome targeting.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17595222     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Phagocytes, such as macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells, play important roles in the innate immune system through their ability to engulf, kill, and digest invading microbes. In cooperation with the humoral adaptive immune system, coating of substrates with immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies enhances several aspects of phagocytosis, including the recognition of substrates by cell surface IgG (Fcgamma) receptors, particle internalization, generation of microbicidal oxygen species, and targeting of lysosomes to phagosomes. We describe a cell-free scintillation proximity assay developed to study the mechanisms of lysosome targeting to phagosomes and the regulation of this process by IgG. The approach involves the use of isolated phagosomes containing scintillant latex beads and lysosomes labeled with a tritiated marker. Scintillation results only when lysosomes and phagosomes come into immediate contact and requires supplementation of reactions with adenosine triphosphate and cytosol; addition of cytosol from IgG-conditioned cells enhances this signal. The method is useful for investigating the biochemistry and regulation of the early tethering and docking steps of lysosome and phagosome interactions.
Authors:
Vishal Trivedi; Shao Chong Zhang; Walter Stockinger; Axel Nohturfft
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2007-06-26
Journal Detail:
Title:  Science's STKE : signal transduction knowledge environment     Volume:  2007     ISSN:  1525-8882     ISO Abbreviation:  Sci. STKE     Publication Date:  2007 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-06-27     Completed Date:  2008-01-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100964423     Medline TA:  Sci STKE     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  pl3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Molecular Oncology Research Institute, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism
Cholesterol / analogs & derivatives
Cytosol
Immunoglobulin G / immunology*,  metabolism
Lysosomes / metabolism*
Microspheres
Phagocytosis / immunology*
Phagosomes / metabolism*
Scintillation Counting / methods
Tritium
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunoglobulin G; 10028-17-8/Tritium; 56-65-5/Adenosine Triphosphate; 57-88-5/Cholesterol; 66106-91-0/cholesteryl oleyl ether

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